Tue Jul 11, 2017, 06:35 PM
flotsam (3,268 posts)
It don't fuckin' pay enough...Last edited Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:23 PM - Edit history (1)
Ever' day n2doc posts several collections of political cartoons. Have you ever wondered how long it takes to assemble those-I haven't but I will now.
Lolcats-every week like clockwork a photo essay on animals and humor and breaking memes-priceless. TexasTowlie and his laser focus on a news digest for the happenings in a single random state-I know almost every time he picks my state I'm liable to see a local story I missed. Both the Ferret and the Rude Pundit work like enraged savants skewering current events with language as vicious and agile as current events demand. How about kpete who seems to live scanning the net for breaking news. Certainly EarlG could sit back on his laurels as an admin for the site but instead....well,when was the last day without one of his graphics. The thing is all these people have self nominated themselves as working drones on this site for the (at best) dubious honor of being voted to the Greatest page. Got that-untold hours every week just to give to others on the board. And I mean not just these guys but many others both in the past and present who created and continue to create to give to each of us. A few minutes ago I read a column by one of the folks named-it doesn't matter who-and then moved on back to the Latest page. Something nibbled at me and a few minutes later I went back to that post and found that 74 people had read it and only one had recommended the page. And I realized something sad-these guys are so fucking good they don't get the recs they deserve because I, and i think a bunch of other people, hold them to a higher standard. I have become so parsimonious with my praise that I fail to notice the quality of nearly EVERY post! And I'm sure I'll fall back into this pattern-it is human to do so. But for me and just for a while I'm gonna try harder and recommend these guys every time they deserve it and you should too. We owe them a shitload... And Malaise! And Skittles to avoid an ass-kicking...
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flotsam | Jul 2017 | OP |
True Dough | Jul 2017 | #1 | |
NRaleighLiberal | Jul 2017 | #2 | |
rurallib | Jul 2017 | #27 | |
Stuart G | Jul 2017 | #3 | |
flotsam | Jul 2017 | #4 | |
madokie | Jul 2017 | #5 | |
retrowire | Jul 2017 | #6 | |
redwitch | Jul 2017 | #7 | |
malaise | Jul 2017 | #8 | |
flotsam | Jul 2017 | #10 | |
malaise | Jul 2017 | #17 | |
pangaia | Jul 2017 | #30 | |
malaise | Jul 2017 | #35 | |
gtar100 | Jul 2017 | #9 | |
Dyedinthewoolliberal | Jul 2017 | #11 | |
flotsam | Jul 2017 | #12 | |
sagesnow | Jul 2017 | #13 | |
byronius | Jul 2017 | #21 | |
kimbutgar | Jul 2017 | #14 | |
JHB | Jul 2017 | #15 | |
world wide wally | Jul 2017 | #16 | |
Hekate | Jul 2017 | #18 | |
byronius | Jul 2017 | #19 | |
msdogi | Jul 2017 | #20 | |
irisblue | Jul 2017 | #22 | |
irisblue | Jul 2017 | #23 | |
NBachers | Jul 2017 | #24 | |
lastlib | Jul 2017 | #25 | |
AJT | Jul 2017 | #26 | |
betsuni | Jul 2017 | #43 | |
panader0 | Jul 2017 | #28 | |
SaveOurDemocracy | Jul 2017 | #29 | |
judesedit | Jul 2017 | #31 | |
central scrutinizer | Jul 2017 | #32 | |
volstork | Jul 2017 | #33 | |
FailureToCommunicate | Jul 2017 | #34 | |
stopwastingmymoney | Jul 2017 | #36 | |
progressoid | Jul 2017 | #37 | |
Stuart G | Jul 2017 | #38 | |
Paka | Jul 2017 | #39 | |
Rhiannon12866 | Jul 2017 | #40 | |
BzaDem | Jul 2017 | #41 | |
lamp_shade | Jul 2017 | #42 | |
onethatcares | Jul 2017 | #44 | |
N_E_1 for Tennis | Jul 2017 | #45 | |
annabanana | Jul 2017 | #46 | |
betsuni | Jul 2017 | #47 | |
hueymahl | Jul 2017 | #48 | |
druidity33 | Jul 2017 | #49 | |
Mountain Mule | Jul 2017 | #50 | |
RKP5637 | Jul 2017 | #51 | |
nolabear | Jul 2017 | #52 | |
c-rational | Jul 2017 | #53 | |
2naSalit | Jul 2017 | #54 |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 06:39 PM
True Dough (15,036 posts)
1. Good post
The list, of course, goes on and on. Many quality contributors to the DU. Even if it's not as active as it was during the primaries and the campaign, it's still a whole lot of reasonable and well-intentioned people.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 06:44 PM
NRaleighLiberal (58,146 posts)
2. adding DonViejo, babylonsister....and I think all channel xchrome. judi lynn. hatrack. H2O Man and.
Last edited Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:19 PM - Edit history (1) many more...
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Response to NRaleighLiberal (Reply #2)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:00 PM
rurallib (60,467 posts)
27. amen to this group!
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 06:46 PM
Stuart G (36,564 posts)
3. When I see any post,
Last edited Tue Jul 11, 2017, 11:44 PM - Edit history (1) that seems to interest me, or I am aware someone spent a whole lot of time .I rec it. It is so obvious that people spend enormous amounts of time posting here.
I know what it takes to find these article because I look for some myself. We have a great site, with wonderful people who put in lots of time and effort. In some ways, it is better than any single news site, because it encompasses all news sites as well as many opinion sites. Before the internet, to get the same info, we had to go to the library and spend hours looking at this magazine or that newspaper. But with the internet, people are able to search many places. But sometimes, those people who search, spend as much time doing so as we did before at the library. So, special thanks to those you named, and others who spend time searching, editing, and posting. ..My hat is off to all who do that hard work for all of us..THANK YOU.. ![]() and as noted ... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 06:49 PM
flotsam (3,268 posts)
4. There are so many more that deserved to be included
...but if I add too many cars to my train of thought it invariably derails. Feel free to add others. I miss the Duzy's.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 06:49 PM
madokie (51,076 posts)
5. This is why I come here
and have been for years. Its my source of information that matters
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:03 PM
retrowire (10,345 posts)
6. They are the content providers of this website truly.
Don't forget the unsung hero planetc that ALWAYS links all of n2docs toon posts together for easy browsing!
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:04 PM
redwitch (14,777 posts)
7. Great post.
Thank you!
I am one of the slackers much of the time and will try to do better. People who work so hard to make us think, laugh, be better informed deserve our respect. |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:09 PM
malaise (254,248 posts)
8. Lovely post
Rec
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Response to malaise (Reply #8)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:22 PM
flotsam (3,268 posts)
10. I forgot you???
I better fix that RIGHT FUCKING NOW!
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Response to flotsam (Reply #10)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:47 PM
malaise (254,248 posts)
17. Not necessary
I like your bigger point
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Response to malaise (Reply #8)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:20 PM
pangaia (24,324 posts)
30. YAY malaise....whomever you are..
My favorite...
Maybe it's the rum.. ![]() |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:14 PM
gtar100 (4,192 posts)
9. I'd like to add Judi Lynn to that list of notables
So much terrific information posted from her and everyone you mentioned.
And thank you for all who post replies. You all make this an incredible site, alive for so many years because it is timely and active, regularly changing, has well-placed rules to keep things from becoming overrun by trolls, and has the best interface for reading and posting comments bar none. |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:25 PM
Dyedinthewoolliberal (14,522 posts)
11. They all do fine work but I bet none of them are here for the recommendations
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Response to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Reply #11)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:29 PM
flotsam (3,268 posts)
12. Yeah but this is about me and my behavior
My Momma damn well taught me to say "please" and "thank you". I don't need an ass whoopin from the spirit world.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:39 PM
sagesnow (2,720 posts)
13. And don't forget MineralMan. n/t
Response to sagesnow (Reply #13)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:15 PM
byronius (6,989 posts)
21. +1 for that troublemaker.
He's awesome.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:39 PM
kimbutgar (18,390 posts)
14. Thank for doing this
So many great contributors on DU. I get educated, enlightened and have a good laugh sometimes from DU. With all the awfulness going in this country it feels good to not be alone. This site gives me the strength to believe things can get better and justice is served someday.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:43 PM
JHB (36,260 posts)
15. Well, I have no excuses, I know exactly how much time the TOONs took...
...back when I filled in -- 2005, 2006 or so -- after the untimely death of DU's original toon meister, nostamj.
I did the twice a week, usually took me between half and one hour. Motto I put up but haven't' sliced up to lately: "If you have time to read 'me, you have time to kick'em!" https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2669973 https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5117492 https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3692356 https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x977197 On edit: Awww, man, it isn't funny how many of those still apply. |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:45 PM
world wide wally (21,326 posts)
16. I keep N2doc bookmarked so I can look up the cartons every day.. Thanks, Doc
And the rest of you too.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:54 PM
Hekate (82,686 posts)
18. What a great OP and thread. Hats off to all mentioned and a few more...
...who I invariably Rec when I see their names.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:14 PM
byronius (6,989 posts)
19. I need to figure out how to bookmark that list.
I usually only vote for things when they hit the Greatest or Trending page, sadly. You've made a valid point. Those posters are the heart and soul.
I'm still amazed by things in this place. Every day. It's still a New Thing On Earth to me. |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:14 PM
msdogi (407 posts)
20. Great points
This place is helping me stay sane, knowing there are so many "woke" people sharing news, insights and rants.
His Rudeness has long been one of my favorite pundits, master of snark and irreverence. Ferret was new to me, now I am a big fan. |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:18 PM
irisblue (30,611 posts)
22. + Top 10 Conservative Idiots author Initech
👋🙌
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:24 PM
irisblue (30,611 posts)
23. NJCher for the Cooking&Baking posting for daily dinners
I have learned about some good eating b/c of her
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:29 PM
NBachers (15,716 posts)
24. This post needs to be right at the top of the page long enough for everyone to read it.
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:31 PM
lastlib (20,259 posts)
25. And OUR DEAR California Peggy adds megatons of pleasantry to this board!!
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 08:35 PM
AJT (5,240 posts)
26. I'll be honest, being kind of new, I forget that the REC button is there.
I am sorry, and I'll try to be better.
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Response to AJT (Reply #26)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 05:29 AM
betsuni (22,138 posts)
43. It took me a long time to remember to rec things.
And even if I can't think of anything good to say, at least I can drop a K&R to a post.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:03 PM
panader0 (25,583 posts)
28. I appreciate all of the posters you named and many more......
Thanks DU.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:15 PM
SaveOurDemocracy (4,293 posts)
29. Excellent post. BRAVO to all who keep this board current and interesting.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:29 PM
judesedit (3,765 posts)
31. You are absolutely right. I don't always log in but I'm here numerous times every day and night.
I very much look forward to their posts. Thank you all for giving me a safe sane place to come and stay woke.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:29 PM
central scrutinizer (11,241 posts)
32. NanceGregg needs to be mentioned here as well
Spot on analysis of hypocrisy
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:30 PM
volstork (5,256 posts)
33. Well said!
I love this place, and have learned so much from those here. I appreciate this community and the sisterhood/brotherhood it provides.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:35 PM
FailureToCommunicate (13,362 posts)
34. Well deserved praise!! Thanks to all the hard posting
DUers!
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 09:52 PM
stopwastingmymoney (1,791 posts)
36. Calimary
Who not only welcomes every new member but does so with a thoughtful response to their comments.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 11:23 PM
progressoid (47,938 posts)
37. DonViejo in LBN
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 11:29 PM
Stuart G (36,564 posts)
38. Great Post...Thank You !!!
There is a lot of "class" here at DU.. Thanks for describing those who show it...
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 12:31 AM
Paka (2,760 posts)
39. Thanks for the post.
We all need to take time to appreciate the good actions of others.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 03:49 AM
Rhiannon12866 (175,066 posts)
40. K&R! I completely agree!
Thank you to the DUers who take the time and effort to make this the best and most informative - and entertaining - site on the web every single day! Kudos!
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 04:04 AM
BzaDem (11,142 posts)
41. I also enjoy nkpolitical's updates about federal/state races in upcoming elections. n/t
Response to BzaDem (Reply #41)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 04:38 AM
lamp_shade (14,386 posts)
42. This. Yes. nkpolitics1212. I was just about to add poster to the list.
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 05:50 AM
onethatcares (15,405 posts)
44. kickin'
cause all the above mentioned people add immensely to my day. They put into words the thoughts in my head.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 08:02 AM
N_E_1 for Tennis (7,608 posts)
45. Great post...
It's a good thing you posted this, sometimes we take the hard work they do for granted, we really shouldn't.
Best place ever! |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 09:33 AM
annabanana (52,791 posts)
46. Citizens doing the work of Citizens. We should ALL be so diligent!. . . n/t
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 10:09 AM
betsuni (22,138 posts)
47. My favorite DUers:
(I hesitate to list them because I'll leave out lots of people, but this is what I came up with after rooting around for five minutes)
BainsBane bettyellen NanceGreggs boston bean NurseJackie Blue_Tires steveleser riversedge Number23 Starry Messenger JHan pnwmom sheshe2 Cha Hekate Gothmog mcar ehrnst J17 R B Garr DanTex MineralMan ismnotwasm Squich And I miss those who can't post because they're FFR whom I love, like bravenak, 1StrongBlackMan, KittyWampus, and so many more wonderful liberals. |
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 11:08 AM
hueymahl (2,057 posts)
48. Rec for TexasTowlie
I'm from Georgia too, and I don't appreciate enough the work he does.
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 04:09 PM
druidity33 (6,182 posts)
49. Hear here dammit! K&R, nt.
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 04:57 PM
Mountain Mule (1,002 posts)
50. Absolutely!
There are any number of fine writers on DU! All hail to them ALL!
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Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 04:59 PM
RKP5637 (64,845 posts)
51. K&R!!!! n/t
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 06:19 PM
nolabear (40,905 posts)
52. It's amazing what we take for granted. There's real artistry here.
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 06:27 PM
c-rational (2,349 posts)
53. Wonderful post - Thank you to all.
Response to flotsam (Original post)
Wed Jul 12, 2017, 06:56 PM
2naSalit (69,866 posts)
54. I have very limited time access...
but I do rec them and comment when I can think of something worth saying. Many look at the posts without logging in but they get counted as "views" and then there are the nonmembers who read without having an account.
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